Sunday, February 28, 2010

So, my writing weekend with C was kind of a wash, but that's okay. We have both been under the weather, she with a sinus infection, me with a cold from you know where, and while we are still at the gorgeous island of Nags Head, NC, we have also been coughing up stuff that is every color of the rainbow.But what has been so awesome through all of this, is gorgeous the sunsets, the breathtaking sunrises, the comforting ebb and flow of the ocean---and all of this given freely to us by a mighty God. There are so many dangerous things in the world, so many disasters (Chile, Haiti, Hawaii, list goes on ad infinitum, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those folks) that we were just overwhelmed by an incredible sense of gratitude for everything--even deceptively 'simple' things like being able to stop by the local Walgreens for sinus medication, and being able to afford the sinus medication [and a few York peppermint patties to boost.] And we also include into that the fact that we're fighting sinus issues and not cancer or brain tumors. (I have other brain issues, but that's another post.)My point is, even though this is not an intensely religious blog per se, I think gratitude is intrinsic to artistry. That's my opinion anyway, so even though I didn't get as much 'accomplished' this weekend, I have had a renewal in another way, a reminder, a thankfulness. Very appropriate during Lenten season.Killer moonrise over the beach.Does this count as writing dangerously? You better believe it.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

I've started a new blog called The Year of Writing Dangerously.I will keep up with some Novel Trails, but mostly, I'll be blogging there.The Year of Writing Dangerously will offer the following:--Comments from my Snarky Muse--My Snarky Muse will also deliver some daily writing butt-kickings if you need / want them. She'll even be glad to leave those PG-13 comments on your blog.--How to encourage you to Write Dangerously--What is writing dangerously anyway? (and the clip art people to explain it to you.)

Monday, February 8, 2010

Time to, as Barbara Kingslover so eloquently states, step out into the glorious debris. I have personally cut back on my "over-involvement" to let my writing move closer to the top of my priority list. With Kindle, Nook, and all the other options that are soon becoming available [has 'self-publishing come back en vogue? Discuss.'] it's time to be more proactive.It's time to write dangerously.With reckless abandon.To remind ourselves of why we did this to begin with....

What I promise:-Regular updates [I promise]-FREE reads of stuff I've written [whether good or bad]- Updates on what I'm calling my personal Kindle experiment...- Word antics [not sure what that entails? You'll see]

What I want from you?- Follow my blog and get weekly 'Muse Butt-kickings" --- comments from my snarky Muse who has agreed to let me place her 'on loan' to give you doses of inspiration...--TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECTS! Let's make this the year of writing dangerously. Encourage each other.-- I'm also looking for guest bloggers. Tell me about why you love writing. What are you going to do to write dangerously this year....